Improved method op manufacturing show-cards



are area finest aae w ab ANDREW JAMES CONNE LL, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

I Letters Patent No. 83,763, dated November 3, 1868.

INIPRDVED METHOD OE MANUPACTURIN SHOW-CARDS, LABELS 81c.

The Schedule referred to in these Letters Patent and making part of the same.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ANDREW JAMES OoNnnLL, in the city of New York, and the county of New York, have invented a new method of Manufacturing Show- Cards, Cards, Labels, and other objects of illustration,

by the application of aniline colors to prepared-paper surfaces, whereby change of color is prevented, and greater brilliancy, imperviousness to moisture, and increased durability are obtained.

To enable others skilled in the art to which my invention pertains, to carry it into efl'ect, I now proceed to give a full and clear description thereof.

First, I prepare my paper to be operated upon by coating it with glue-solution and white lead, sulphate of zinc, or zinc-White,'aud then finish my preparation by calendering, thereby obtaining a uniform glazed surface.

Second, I prepare my anilinecolors by grinding with glue-water, and, in certain cases, pipe-clay, Spanish whiting and gum, until the desired tint is produced.

Third, I apply the coloring so prepared to the paper or cards, by printing, stamping, or otherwise impressing it thereon, and over it I apply a strong coating of spirit or other varnish, which efiectnally secures the.

said coloring-matter to the coated surface, and protects it from abrasion, and from injurious effects from changes of atmosphere, and renders it water-proof. I finish my cards by calendering or hydraulic pressing.

Cards or paper, prepared according co/this process, have great durability, and, to a great degree, resist the absorption of colors, and so preserve their brilliancy a long time.

What I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

The method, substantially as herein described, of preparing cards and paper, and printing or otherwise impressing and fixing thereon prepared aniline colors, substantially as set forth.

ANDREW JAMES GONNELL.

Witnesses:

EDWARD CHAS. Knnrmen, Dnxrs QUINN. 

